# Director Of Software Engineering and Architecture at CO/ NJ Internal Job Board 2U, the parent company behind edX, seeks a hands-on Director of Software Engineering to lead technical strategy and delivery across their large-scale learning platforms. You'll own both architectural decisions and execution, designing cloud-native systems that serve millions of learners while mentoring globally distributed engineering teams. This is a player-coach role—you'll actively participate in system design, architecture reviews, and code quality work alongside your leadership responsibilities. You'll drive the full engineering lifecycle from design through production operations, spanning backend platforms (Python, Ruby, Clojure, Elixir), frontend systems (React, TypeScript), and data infrastructure. Key focus areas include establishing microservices and API-first architectures, implementing robust DevOps practices (Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code), and integrating AI/ML capabilities into products. You'll also own delivery discipline, system reliability metrics, and balancing build-versus-buy decisions. This role requires 12+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in technical leadership, proven expertise managing both engineering and DevOps teams, and deep knowledge of distributed systems and modern cloud architectures. The position is based in Colorado or fully remote, and strong candidates demonstrate hands-on experience with the specific tech stacks mentioned, familiarity with OpenAI APIs, and a track record of scaling complex platforms at enterprise scale. Location: Colorado, United States, US Remote Apply: https://getfoundi.com/apply/director-of-software-engineering-and-architecture-co-nj-inte-c0fffb9e Sourced and republished by GetFoundi - an AI-discoverable job board.